As leaders, many of us set out to create a lasting impact in the world. In our busy lives it’s easy to forget the fact that in order to enact change in our organization or even personally, we must first be happy ourselves Learning To Be Happy Happiness is key in being an effective leader. You might ...
What are good leaders? In a 2014 address to the Roman Curia, Pope Francis spoke of the common maladies of people in leadership positions. He spoke frankly, recognizing that even good leaders are susceptible to some unfortunate qualities and behaviors that “weaken the effectiveness” of organizations. He related these to “diseases,” many of which leaders ...
Your reputation as a leader is built upon things you do and things you don’t do. That’s right lack of action can define the opinions of your leadership persona. What will harm your reputation as a leader? Scott Mautz at Inc.com in “These 11 Inactions Will Kill Your Reputation as a Leader” identifies specific inactions that will ...
Teach employees what to do, don’t just tell them what to do. Most experts say teaching is the top responsibility of managers. But, managers don't practice the art of training their staff. Why? Most managers function 5,000 - 10,000 feet above the day-to-day grind. They're busy dealing with critical thinking or fighting wildfires. How to Teach and Lead Terry St. ...
Job skillstriumph are often defined by the knowledge a person has. But, most employers are looking for abilities that you can't quantify or include in a job description. Three Job Skills Linda Celestino at Fortune.com in “The Skills Most Companies Look for in Employees” identified skills that are critical for business leaders. Ms. Celestino’s commentary is her response ...
The Navajo Nation is a tribe of Native American people of the United States. Their spiritual practice is about restoring balance and harmony to a person's life to produce health. Navajo Tale and Leadership There is Navajo story that tells a parable that will make you think about your behavior as a leader. Woven in the story ...
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